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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
533 PM EDT Sat Apr 20 2019

...PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT...

***NOTE ALL INFORMATION PRELIMINARY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

...NWS DAMAGE SURVEY FOR 04/19/2019 TORNADO EVENT...

.For Louisa County, VA east of Mineral...

Start Location...4.9 miles east of Mineral, VA
End Location...5.2 miles northeast of Mineral, VA
Date...April 19, 2019
Estimated Time...806 PM EDT - 808 PM EDT
Maximum EF-Scale Rating...EF-2
Estimated Maximum Wind Speed...115-120 mph
Maximum Path Width...300 yards
Path Length...2.0 miles
Beginning Lat/Lon...37.99, -77.82
Ending Lat/Lon...38.03, -77.82
* Fatalities...0
* Injuries...0

...Summary...
The tornado touched down in a wooded area east of Mineral, VA in
northeastern Louisa County near Elk Creek Road. The tornado
crossed Elk Creek Road producing EF0 damage in the trees, and
knocked a tree down on a car on Gill Lane. The tornado proceeded
north into an open field, before producing substantial damage to 
a restored 18th century two story home. EF2 damage was observed as 
the roof was removed and numerous hardwood trees on the property 
were snapped. More hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted 
immediately north of the property before crossing an arm of Lake 
Anna. The tornado then produced EF1 damage to the garage and trees 
at a residence along Beauregard Way, before lifting shortly
thereafter.

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph
EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph
EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph
EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph
EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph
EF5...Violent...>200 mph

* The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

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